Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
School of Dentistry
Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology & Medicine
The UMKC School of Dentistry, founded in 1881, is the only public
dental school in Missouri and Kansas, offering eight fully
accredited programs. The School provides outstanding education,
extensive hands-on clinical training, and real-world community
service. Each year, students and faculty deliver care to more than
56,000 patients, while shaping the future of oral health through
innovation in teaching, research, and clinical practice.
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie
Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The
UMKC Dental School is a partner of the
UMKC Health Sciences
District . The District strives to be a premier academic health
district, engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and
entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and
educating the next generation of health care professionals. UMKC
provides unique opportunities for research and health care
collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing
& Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health
physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University
of Missouri System’s
NextGen Data Science and
Analytics Innovation Center.
Our School of Dentistry provides a primary oral health workforce
pipeline for the region, with alumni comprising roughly half of all
practicing dentists in the state. Serving Missouri, Kansas, and
surrounding states, the School offers comprehensive predoctoral
education alongside advanced education residency programs in
General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics,
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Endodontics.
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As part of the School, the Division of Dental Hygiene delivers the
state’s only baccalaureate dental hygiene program, preparing
graduates for clinical practice, public health, and community-based
care.
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Hygiene - Academic Programs - UMKC School of Dentistry |
UMKC
Job Description
The UMKC School of Dentistry Section of Oral and Maxillofacial
seeks to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Clinical
Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor within the Oral
Pathology, Radiology and Medicine Department. Position will be a
ranked non-tenure track clinical faculty member or
tenured/tenure-track faculty member commensurate with applicant
qualifications.
with rank, track, and salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Consideration for tenure requires the inclusion of
evidence of sustained scholarly/research activity within the
application materials.
The successful candidate will provide didactic and clinical
instruction in oral and maxillofacial radiology for predoctoral
dental (DDS) students and dental hygiene students. Responsibilities
include teaching principles of radiology, radiographic
interpretation, and supervising students in clinical settings to
provide technique assessment, consultative services, and to ensure
patient safety and compliance with accreditation standards.
Additionally, this position provides graduate level didactic
instruction for advanced education residency programs.
Opportunities for faculty practice participation (up to one day per
week) may be available, consistent with School policy.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
DDS or
DMD degree, or a foreign equivalent
professional dental degree
- Completion of a CODA-accredited postgraduate training program
in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (minimum 24 months in the
U.S.)
Eligibility for licensure in the State of Missouri, including
successful completion of required clinical licensure
examinations
Preferred Qualifications
To be eligible for a tenure-eligible faculty position,
applicants must present:
- an active research schema and demonstrated success or potential
for success in obtaining external funding as a Principal
Investigator or Co-Investigator
- prior experience or demonstrated ability to teach didactic and
clinical courses in an advanced dental education program, and
- evidence of service to and/or participation in organizations
which work to advance dental education and research
Anticipated Hiring Range
Rank and salary are commensurate with
qualifications, experience and evidence of success in externally
funded research. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time
(1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Our
academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life
balance.
UMKC offers full benefits that start day one, paid time off, paid
winter break, tuition discounts at all 4 UM System campuses for
full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and continuing
education benefits. Visit our
Total Rewards page to
learn more about our benefits package we offer to acknowledge our
employees as the university's most important resource.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at
Careers - Human Resources |
University of Missouri-Kansas City , click Academic
Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID
61208
).
- Complete the job application including Legal Name, US
employment eligibility, questionnaire, and current contact
information.
- Application materials
- Letter of interest which provides your qualifications and
experience for a ranked clinical faculty position or
tenure-eligible faculty position
- For a tenure eligible position: description of research
interests, any external funding, and goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Names, complete and current contact information for
professional references
- These references can remain confidential for most of the
application process.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft
Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document
name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters
(e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
.
- For questions and correspondence about the position, please
contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification
number including job identification number 61208 .
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the
application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation,
please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816)
235-6910.
Official higher education transcripts will be required for
candidates advancing as finalists. We will contact references for
finalists; candidates will receive prior notification if references
will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a
criminal background check prior to employment.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be
shared with all faculty in the prospective home department and
faculty in all departments involved.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains
open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates
currently in the United States in H-1B status or other
work-authorized status.
Other Information
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than
16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is
part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is
committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for
our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively
foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure, and socially just
quality of life.
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Community Information
A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas
City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community
with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The
university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is
among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population
of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the
hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and
ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both
the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts
championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, a new
international airport and a rich history of music and performing
arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking
trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy
drive.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity
& Title IX at 816-235-6910.